US Bridges

TR 52 over W Okaw River Trib

Good

Moultrie County, Illinois · 4 MI SW of Lovington · Structure no. 070444000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 52 over W Okaw River Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 52 over W Okaw River Trib in Moultrie County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 52
CrossesW Okaw River Trib
Location4 MI SW of Lovington
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.67268, -88.68539
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic105 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TR 52 over W Okaw River Trib built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 52 over W Okaw River Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does TR 52 over W Okaw River Trib carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is TR 52 over W Okaw River Trib?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 52 over W Okaw River Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.